Emetophobia

Pronunciation: /ɪˌmɛtəˈfoʊbiə/

Definitions of emetophobia

noun an extreme fear of vomiting

Example Sentences

A1 Emetophobia is a fear of vomiting.

A2 Many people with emetophobia avoid situations where they might see someone get sick.

B1 Emetophobia can cause significant distress and impact daily life.

B2 Cognitive-behavioral therapy is often used to treat emetophobia.

C1 Individuals with emetophobia may experience panic attacks in response to their fear.

C2 Emetophobia can be a debilitating phobia that requires specialized treatment.

Examples of emetophobia in a Sentence

formal Individuals with emetophobia often experience extreme anxiety and fear of vomiting.

informal My friend struggles with emetophobia and avoids situations where they might get sick.

slang I can't go on that roller coaster, it might make me barf - my emetophobia is acting up.

figurative Her fear of failure was like a form of emetophobia, paralyzing her from taking risks.

Grammatical Forms of emetophobia

• past tense: emetophobed
• plural: emetophobias
• comparative: more emetophobic
• superlative: most emetophobic
• present tense: emetophobia
• future tense: will emetophobia
• perfect tense: has emetophobia
• continuous tense: is emetophobing
• singular: emetophobia
• positive degree: emetophobic
• infinitive: to emetophobia
• gerund: emetophobing
• participle: emetophobic

Origin and Evolution of emetophobia

First Known Use: 1977 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'emetophobia' is derived from the Greek word 'emetos' meaning vomit, and 'phobos' meaning fear.

Evolution of the word: Initially used in the field of psychology to describe an irrational fear of vomiting, the term has gained wider recognition and usage in the general population to describe a specific phobia.